Does the photo above left look familiar? If so, you
’re not alone. This indicates a common fault, the club sitting
too high in the hand. If the club is resting in the middle of the
palm, the wrists aren’t able to hinge properly at the top of the
swing. The results, loss of power and squaring of the club at
impact. An example would be, trying to t
hrow a baseball with any control or power holding it in the palm
of your hand instead of the fingers while keeping the wrist and
forearm locked together.
Does the photo above left look familiar? If so, you’re not alone. This indicates a common fault, the club sitting too high in the hand. If the club is resting in the middle of the palm, the wrists aren’t able to hinge properly at the top of the swing. The results, loss of power and squaring of the club at impact. An example would be, trying to throw a baseball with any control or power holding it in the palm of your hand instead of the fingers while keeping the wrist and forearm locked together.
When taking your grip, make sure the club is resting below the heel pad and the end of the club is sticking out beyond your hand, as in the phot at right. This will put the club more in the fingers, allowing proper hand action throughout the swing, and saving you money. If you have questions with your game, drop me an email at, dl****@*********ke.com. Or schedule a lesson call, 408-463-1400 ext, 118
Don Leone is Director of Instruction at Coyote Creek Golf Course. For more information about classes call 463-1400, ext. 118.
